This article by Stephen Gilburt was originally published in two parts in the Enfield Society newsletters 198 (Summer 2015) and 199 (Autumn 2015). By the late 16th century there were several groups of cottages in Forty Hill, which was then known as Forty Green. Elsyng Hall, which lay between Forty… Continue reading
This article by Stephen Gilburt was published by the Enfield Society in newsletter 201, Spring 2016. Bulls Cross, which runs north from Maiden’s Bridge, is built over part of the Roman Ermine Street, which linked London with York. The name may come from the medieval wayside Bedall’s Cross which is… Continue reading
This article by Stephen Gilburt was published by the Enfield Society in the Summer 2016 newsletter. The parish of St John the Baptist, Clay Hill, was established in 1867 based at the 1857 chapel of ease belonging to St Andrew’s parish church. St John’s parish was divided in 1899 when… Continue reading
This article by Stephen Gilburt was published by the Enfield Society in newsletter 203, Autumn 2016. The Grade II listed St John’s Church is open on Wednesdays between 10:30 and 16:00 and on Fridays beween 15:00 and 16:00. It may be reached by bus W10 which travels between Enfield Town… Continue reading
This article by Stephen Gilburt was originally published in two parts in the Enfield Society newsletter, issues 204 (Winter 2016) and 205 (Spring 2017). The settlement of Clay Hill, between Enfield and Crews Hill, is referred to as Cleyein in 1214, Clayhyl in 1524 and Clayhillgate in 1636. The name… Continue reading
